Infrared Array Camera (IRAC)
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
infrared astronomy
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| gptkbp:designedFor |
astronomy
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
NASA
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| gptkbp:hasCapacity |
four filters
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| gptkbp:hasCapital |
multi-band imaging
detecting faint objects imaging large areas of the sky |
| gptkbp:hasCitations |
high sensitivity to infrared light
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| gptkbp:hasExaminer |
public data releases
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| gptkbp:hasFacility |
1.2 arcseconds
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| gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse |
5.2 arcminutes
|
| gptkbp:hasImpactOn |
understanding star formation regions
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| gptkbp:hasLength |
3.6 to 8.0 micrometers
|
| gptkbp:hasRelatedPatent |
planetary science
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| gptkbp:hasTheme |
numerous scientific publications
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Infrared Array Camera (IRAC)
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
cosmic dust
|
| gptkbp:isDesignedFor |
capture infrared light
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| gptkbp:isDiscussedIn |
various wavelengths
|
| gptkbp:isInvolvedIn |
advanced imaging technology
advanced optics multiple detectors a cooling system a cryogenic system a data processing system sensitive infrared detectors |
| gptkbp:isKnownFor |
its ability to see through dust
its contributions to infrared surveys. its role in the discovery of exoplanets its wide field of view |
| gptkbp:isOrganizedBy |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:NASA's_Spitzer_Space_Telescope_science_team
gptkb:Spitzer_mission gptkb:NASA's_infrared_observatory_fleet gptkb:NASA's_Great_Observatories_program NASA's_astrophysics_research_program |
| gptkbp:isUsedBy |
variable stars
the early universe the evolution of stars the structure of galaxies |
| gptkbp:isUsedFor |
mapping the Milky Way
|
| gptkbp:isUsedIn |
studying distant galaxies
|
| gptkbp:isUtilizedFor |
stellar populations
the formation of planetary systems |
| gptkbp:isUtilizedIn |
cosmology research
studying the cosmic microwave background exoplanet transit studies |
| gptkbp:launched |
September 25, 2003
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| gptkbp:operatesIn |
infrared_spectrum
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Spitzer_Space_Telescope
|
| gptkbp:provides |
exoplanets
star formation galaxy evolution |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
observe celestial objects
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| gptkbp:usesTechnology |
charge-coupled device (CCD)
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